Just picked up my X5M yesterday and I am loving it! One question though...

osxcode · 07-15-2012, 01:13 PM

How do I clean the carbon fiber parts? There is some sticky glue and I don't know anything about carbon fiber and don't want to damage it. Is a warm wash cloth good enough to remove debris or is there something special I should be doing?

DDP2011X5M · 07-15-2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by osxcode

How do I clean the carbon fiber parts? There is some sticky glue and I don't know anything about carbon fiber and don't want to damage it. Is a warm wash cloth good enough to remove debris or is there something special I should be doing?

Sorry, no help on cleaning but congrats on the new ride

FatRear08 · 07-15-2012, 02:16 PM

Try warming it up with a hair dryer on low then cleaning off with a wet washcloth. WD40 also works well but you may have the smell linger inside if you use too much.
Good luck with the X it looks awesome.

redliner · 07-15-2012, 03:02 PM

That's not carbon fiber, just leather looks like cf.

Biff Grissel · 07-15-2012, 03:21 PM

bro. no matter what dont put WD-40 on ur whip! its not cf its just a leather weave, so just use some quality leather cleaning product prefrably with a matte finish or else u will get a cheap lokking shine on ur leather.... just wipe it down with that on a microfibre towel and ull be fine. nice ride btw.

x5m power · 07-15-2012, 04:08 PM

dont use brake cleaner either lol

osxcode · 07-15-2012, 05:21 PM

Thanks for the advice, I will try the leather cleaner. It looks like CF, but it does say on the window sticker that it's leather. Thank you so much! I love the new rocket.

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Originally Posted by Biff Grissel

bro. no matter what dont put WD-40 on ur whip! its not cf its just a leather weave, so just use some quality leather cleaning product prefrably with a matte finish or else u will get a cheap lokking shine on ur leather.... just wipe it down with that on a microfibre towel and ull be fine. nice ride btw.

1HOT BMR · 07-15-2012, 06:17 PM

I use this product whenever I need to remove sticky stuff. It's great for everything including pine tree pitch stuck to your paint. I have used it to remove stickies from a leather seat without negative consequences.

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key...l_22rhvwk3ws_b

Try it on a hidden area first

Yacht Lights · 07-15-2012, 07:26 PM

Congrats enjoy

poloka · 07-16-2012, 11:12 PM

Been using Lexol for over 10 years with great results.

http://store.carcareonline.com/lexolleatherconditioner-500mlpumpspray.aspx

osxcode · 07-17-2012, 06:45 PM

I think the carbon leather is very delicate - I still can't get the gooey shipping tape goo off the carbon fiber dash. Does anyone have experience cleaning this material??

laurenxesq · 07-17-2012, 08:22 PM

congrats on the x5M! What a beauty!

Omar@VelosDesignwerks · 07-18-2012, 09:28 AM

Congrats! Enjoy in good health and yes its just leather..

Blitzblau · 07-18-2012, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by x5m power

dont use brake cleaner either lol

Hey bro...you don't have an N54 in your X5M...it's an S63. Just sayin'

...and a huge congrats on the new beast!

Phipsibear42 · 07-18-2012, 01:02 PM

Congrats man, it's one hell of a ride!!! I use lexol on most of my non-BMW cars with no problem but on my BMW's I use the Spinneybeck products. They are the ones who supply the majority of the leather interiors for BMW cars and they have excellent cleaners and conditioners for your car.

http://www.spinneybeck.com/shop/Prod...t.aspx?type=MK

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osxcode Lieutenant 89 Rep 480 Posts Drives: The M's Join Date: May 2009 Location: Palm Springs, CA iTrader: (0)	Just picked up my X5M yesterday and I am loving it! One question though... How do I clean the carbon fiber parts? There is some sticky glue and I don't know anything about carbon fiber and don't want to damage it. Is a warm wash cloth good enough to remove debris or is there something special I should be doing? __________________ 2016 BMW X5 ///M 2016 BMW M4 ///M Convertible *aLatteHotte* - www.aLatteHotte.com - *The Future of Coffee* Last edited by osxcode; 04-26-2013 at 08:05 PM..
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FatRear08 Major 1427 Rep 1,195 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: HHI iTrader: (0)	Try warming it up with a hair dryer on low then cleaning off with a wet washcloth. WD40 also works well but you may have the smell linger inside if you use too much. Good luck with the X it looks awesome.
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redliner New Member 4 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 11' X5M Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pasadena,CA iTrader: (0)	That's not carbon fiber, just leather looks like cf.
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osxcode Lieutenant 89 Rep 480 Posts Drives: The M's Join Date: May 2009 Location: Palm Springs, CA iTrader: (0)	I think the carbon leather is very delicate - I still can't get the gooey shipping tape goo off the carbon fiber dash. Does anyone have experience cleaning this material?? __________________ 2016 BMW X5 ///M 2016 BMW M4 ///M Convertible *aLatteHotte* - www.aLatteHotte.com - *The Future of Coffee*
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